Jermaine Pennant quizzed over assaulting woman in Manchester club

Stoke City’s Jermaine Pennant has landed himself in yet more hot water after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub.

Arrest: Pennant in further trouble (Picture: PA)

The 29-year-old winger has been bailed pending further inquiries into the incident in Manchester on Sunday morning.

Two hours after the alleged attack, the player was involved in a car crash and charged with drink-driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance.

A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said: ‘At approximately 3.30am on Sunday April 29 a woman was assaulted at a nightclub on Barton Arcade, Manchester city centre.

‘A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 47 assault.’

On Monday, the police revealed details about Pennant’s driving charge, saying: ‘At about 5.20am on Sunday April 29, police were called to Cross Street to reports a white BMW collided with a silver Audi.

‘The driver of the Audi went to hospital for treatment. He was treated for a minor injury to the back. He has been discharged.’

Pennant has been bailed pending further inquiries into both incidents.

On Saturday, the midfielder shook off a virus to play 78 minutes of Stoke’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal.